- Hardcover: 404 pages
- Publisher: BCA : By Arrangement With Hodder and Stoughton; Reprint edition (2000)
- ASIN: B000YTHPQY
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read alot of books about the troubles in Northern Ireland, never have I come across one as good as this. The raeson for this being how well it has been researched, Toby Harnden obviously devoted so much effort in trying to find out what went on South Armagh over the 25 year period this book spans. Yet he has included only the neccasery details to keep the reader interested unlike some others books which can bore you with such detailed accounts of dates, times and places etc. This book gets across the facts you need to know to be able to understand how the most efficient and ruthless brigade of the I.R.A operated and was organised.
I would definately reccomend this book to anyone, even somebody who is not interested Northern Ireland terrorism, because this book is so interesting you will be afterwards.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For a long time I’ve looked for a book that gives a fair description of the history of the IRA and the “Troubles” – this book described itself as that and is certainly not far off the mark. The subject area is not the whole history of the IRA but instead is focussed on South Armagh, the home of the IRA’s South Armagh Brigade. Famous for being the toughest posting for a soldier from the British Army, South Armagh sits on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the forefront of the modern-day Troubles.
The book is incredibly well-researched with extensive quotes from members of the IRA, British Army, politicians from both Ireland and Britain, as well as locals who have lived throughout events that have so often led the news.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone looking to get an insight into the roots of what has happened in South Armagh in the past 30 years, without being overburderned with the author’s political opinion – the author Toby Harnden does an excellent job in my view in remaining completely impartial.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a beautifully written book which is well-balanced and sets the reasons for such strong resistance to authority within South Armagh in its historical context. Although it tackles an area which would be seen as a heavy subject, the style and content make it an extremely absorbing book to read ..... it is certainly a necessary book if you wish to understand the reasons for conflict in Ireland. It comes with very full Appendices which are extremely valuable for pursuing research in this area. Once I started it, I found it extremely difficult to put down and have bored everyone over Christmas about the need to buy and read this book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Insightful
Definitley one of the best, if not the best book on the modern IRA and the troubles. Obviously painstakingly researched and given the subject, very well put together making it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sam
A Must Have Book
1 of my all time fave books and an excellent read. I find myself constantly reading it all the time.
Published 14 months ago by Miss Keady
excellent
brilliantly readable and very balanced. enjoyed this poignant and sometimes funny story of this Irish province and the people. essential reading
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by Mr. Pj Williams
Bandit Country
This book is a must for anyone interested in the South Armagh PIRA,every major incident is recorded here-from Robert Nairacs grizzly end through to the infamous sniper... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by Douglas george hall
Incredible and Accurate
Anyone interested in the Irish conflict simply must read this book. From start to finish the book accuarately details the plans, movements and attacks carried out by the most... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2009 by Ryan Martin
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I do not read many books so tend to stick to historic or autobiographical books.
I found this book to be the best book I have ever read. Read more
I found this book to be the best book I have ever read. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2008 by Raymond Darling
I hate terrorism even more after it. GREAT book.
I had already read 'The Informer' by Sean O' Callaghan and 'Killing Rage' by Eamon Collins (both former IRA men and both excellent books) and this was a great book too. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2008 by former republican
"The only 'bandits' we ever saw in South Armagh wore British...
I often make a mental note to write reviews for numerous items I've purchased from Amazon, but lazyness usually get the better of me, but, alas, for Toby Harnden's 'Bandit Country'... Read more
Published on 31 May 2007 by A. Fitzgerald
South Armagh Uncovered.
This book will probably (and judging from some reaction, has) attract readers from outside those who read anything with a relevance to the North, and the struggle, be it from... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2004 by "jc1981"
A Political Nightmare
What a fantastic book, being a wife of a so called 'BRIT' and understanding what difficulties religion can bring even in Scotland, I found this a very interesting read indeed. Read more
Published on 7 May 2003
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